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W498 JBW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,603 mi
Last recorded32,603 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 JBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 32,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,960 miles

Front Headlamp not fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 27,942 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear only work with headlamp on (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake pad separating from backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 22,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,884 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 28,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 20,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,598 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,710 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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W498 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W498 JBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W498 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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